A few questions

Now that my wife Dawn is resting in peace I have to deal with the legal stuff that you have to do after something like this. I just have a few questions that someone out there might know....Any bills that she had that is just in her name only...am I now responsible for them? Also she has a 2007 Honda that she is leasing through Honda that also is just in her name...Do I have to continue to pay for it? What might be my options? Everthing that I looked at seems to say that if you are not on the contract or a co signer you are not responsible. Any help that you might give me would be are real help....I am finding out already that this is going to be a major adjustment in my life and will take some time for that. Thaks ahead of time for any help that you might have....

[Robin Garr]

Now that my wife Dawn is resting in peace I have to deal with the legal stuff that you have to do after something like this. I just have a few questions that someone out there might know....

Robert, it would probably be most prudent to get a lawyer to advise you on this kind of thing in general. As you're already finding out, it can get really complicated, and a small investment in legal advice now could save you not only a lot of money down the road, but also might take a lot of the burden of paperwork and communications off of you.

Robert, I agree with Robin completely. Settling an estate is not terribly difficult, but mistakes can be costly. Shoot me a PM if you'd like a referral or two for estate lawyers (because of the business I'm in I work with several pretty closely).

Robert, when my sister died a few years ago we had a nightmare of a time sorting through her finances. It is incredibly important that you get legal help with this. A good lawyer can provide a steadying influence in what is a very emotional time. Take the advice of these other good folks.

When my dad died 3 1/2 years ago, I took my mom to an estate lawyer and he and his team did an impressive job of handling everything.

Robert:

I will be happy to assist you for no charge. I am a litigator, not an estate attorney, but your issues are not complex. If your issues go beyond my expertise, I can refer you to someone diligent and skilled who won't charge you an arm and a leg.

Send me a PM, and I will give you my contact information.

Thanks I sent you a PM....

No problemo. I got your PM, and gave you a homework assignment. call me or email with questions.